Stock Controller

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Stock Controller in Bethlehem, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.

About the Opportunity

This Stock Controller role sits within the retail jobs function in Bethlehem. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Bethlehem operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the retail jobs group in Bethlehem.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Stock Controller is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Bethlehem contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the retail jobs space in Free State.

Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Bethlehem keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Bethlehem teams.

Your Team

Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Bethlehem office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

In addition, the team mix in Bethlehem reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Based in Bethlehem

Working in Bethlehem means a place near the Bethlehem agricultural belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Bethlehem office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Bethlehem cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Bethlehem, Free State.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Bethlehem.

Your Workplace

Equally, the work environment is fast-paced and customer-facing. Expect long periods on your feet, weekend and public-holiday shifts, and the energy that comes with a busy retail floor.

In addition, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Bethlehem site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bethlehem.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
• Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
• Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
• Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
• Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
• Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
• Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations

Essential Criteria

• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
• Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
• Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
• A clear criminal record verified through approved screening providers
• Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.